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Acer AS 5536-643G50MN vs Acer Extensa 5230E-902G16N

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 33identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • AS 5536-643G50MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Extensa 5230E-902G16N:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • AS 5536-643G50MN:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Extensa 5230E-902G16N:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • AS 5536-643G50MN:16:9
    • Extensa 5230E-902G16N:16:10
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AS 5536-643G50MN:AMD
    • Extensa 5230E-902G16N:Intel
  • Processor family
    • AS 5536-643G50MN:AMD Athlon
    • Extensa 5230E-902G16N:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • AS 5536-643G50MN:QL-64
    • Extensa 5230E-902G16N:900
  • Processor frequency
    • AS 5536-643G50MN:2.1 GHz
    • Extensa 5230E-902G16N:2.2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • AS 5536-643G50MN:3 GB
    • Extensa 5230E-902G16N:4 GB

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Comparison of AS 5536-643G50MN, Extensa 5230E-902G16N
127 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersQL-64900
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron Processor 900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200Intel® GMA 4500M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.0625 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.048 GB1.759 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio system direct 3D soundYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Networking featuresWi-FiWi-Fi
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInviLink
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11a/b/g/Draft-N802.11 b/g
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersNoYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M780GIntel® GL40 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard function keysDiffers1112
Software4 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Basic
Trial softwareDiffers- CyberLink PowerDirector - Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007(Service Pack 1), - McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-dayMcAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day trial version (or equivalent)
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer Bio-Protection (only on models with fingerprint reader), Acer Crystal Eye (only on models with webcam), Acer GridVista, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, NTI Media Maker, Recovery MAcer Empowering Technology, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Corel WinDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow
Compatible operating systemsDiffersGenuine Windows Vista Home Premium/Vista Home BasicGenuine Windows Vista Business/Vista Home Premium/Vista Home Basic
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41498
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity4400 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h2.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltage120 - 240 V120 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceACPI 3.0, Mobile PC 2002, DMI 2.0, Wi-Fi
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.88 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm360 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm267 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm4.3 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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